Neurobiology of Brain Disorders Award

Due: Nov 3, 2025

McKnight

$100,000

Description

The McKnight Neurobiology of Brain Disorders Award (NBD Award) assists scientists working on neural and psychiatric disorders by applying knowledge from basic research to human applications. The award focuses on promoting equitable and inclusive lab environments and making significant advancements in translational research. Each recipient receives $100,000 per year for three years, focusing on areas such as genetic, behavioral, and environmental contributions to brain disorders, with an emphasis on proposals that have potential t...

Estimated Total Program Funding$400,000Expected Number of Awards4Award Amount$100,000

Eligible Applicants- Early Career Professor

Additional Eligibility Information

A candidate for a McKnight Neurobiology of Brain Disorders Award must work as an independent investigator at a not-for-profit research institution in the United States, and must hold a faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor or higher. Those holding other titles such as Research Professor, Adjunct Professor, Professor Research Track, Visiting Professor or Instructor are not eligible. If the host institution does not use professorial titles, a letter from a senior institutional official must confirm that the applicant...

Funding TypeawardCategories of Funding Activity- Neuroscience

Grantor Contact InformationIf you do not receive email confirmation of receipt of your LOI within a week of submission, please contact Joel Krogstad.Grantor Email: "joel krogstad"Other Grantor InformationThe McKnight Foundation is a philanthropic organization that supports innovative research in neuroscience and other fields. It provides funding to early-career scientists pursuing groundbreaking projects that explore the complexities of brain function. The foundation emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and high-risk research that has the potential to transform our understanding of neurological processes. Its grant programs help nurture emerging talent and foster long-term scientific excellence. By investing in creative and transformative research, it contributes to advancements in both basic science and clinical applications. Ultimately, the McKnight Foundation seeks to drive progress in neuroscience and improve human health.

Additional InformationAwards focus heavily on the impact of environmental stressors on neurological disorders and encourage multi-disciplinary collaborations to uncover underlying mechanisms and potential treatments. Additional URLs:

https://www.mcknight.org/programs/the-mcknight-endowment-fund-for-neuroscience/neurobiology-of-brain-disorders-award/how-to-apply/

Supporting Linkhttps://www.mcknight.org/programs/the-mcknight-endowment-fund-for-neuroscience/neurobiology-of-brain-disorders-award/how-to-apply/

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